First Aid at Work qualification (Previously held Trauma First Aid Instructor qualification)

Previous experiences in sports and adventure activities led to a number of qualifications in sporting activities, the following previously acquired qualifications have now expired: - Canoe 4 Star & Level Two Coach, Kayak 3-Star Level Two coach, White Water Safety, Canoe Polo Level One Coach & Referee.

Active in the outdoors organising and running personal development programmes using outdoor activities to enhance personal growth. Organised and managed numerous expeditions, open canoe trips with groups of young people paddling the length of the Caledonian canal. Mountain expeditions in the High Tatras (Poland Slovakia) Scotland and the Lake District, trekking in the Himalayas. Competed in marathon canoe races in k1, k2 and open canoe class team events coming first on two occasions.

Competed in the canoe polo northern league division two, developing a club from base roots into an organised and structured club, with functioning roles (Chair Treasurer and Secretary).

Caving and climbing experience in the Yorkshires Dales, Peak District, and Scotland

Level One Football Coach coaching developing team from age 7 to age 11. Previous player experience in Sunday leagues.

Recreational cyclist covering long distance journey from Lands' End to John O'Groats. Book published about the journey titled "There's Them That Know"

Areas of Expertise:

Numerous areas of expertise which include, youth development, volunteer recruitment and training. Mentoring of coaches and participants. Club development structure support- developing club plans. Fundraising leading on and writing funding applications. Extensive knowledge and experience of dealing with safeguarding issues, developing polices, staff training, protocols and procedures. Experienced and well versed with policy development, e.g Data Protection, Child Protection, Equality & Diversity etc. Fulfilled a Senior Management role supporting and supervising staff undertaking risk assessments which included sports and adventure-based activities. Extensive experience with recruiting and supporting volunteers, matching volunteers with suitable placements developing and implementing good practices and policies. Development and delivery of mentoring programmes provided to volunteers, staff and young people. Support and guidance provided to volunteer groups enabling them to function with structured roles, (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary). Development of long term plans to ensure sustainability of volunteer activity groups. 15 Years as a Trustee for a national youth charity.

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